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  • Explains how the UK government and devolved governments propose to work together on commercial transport and operator licensing.

  • We're seeking views on the most appropriate future regulatory framework to support the transition to zero emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).

  • Explains how the UK and France will collaborate to support connectivity and transport decarbonisation following the 2025 UK-France summit.

  • Seeking views to justify amending the current policy approach to weight limits for volumetric concrete mixers (VCMs).

  • Seeks views on the future of the Mode Shift Revenue Support and Waterborne Freight Grant schemes and the potential for successor schemes.

  • Seeking views on a proposal to temporarily increase the weight of fuel tankers.

  • Seeks views on the amendments to licensing restrictions to address bus, coach and HGV driver shortages.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Increasing the amount of freight transported on the rail network by setting a rail freight growth target for 2050.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Makes recommendations to improve transport connectivity and enhance quality of life and economic opportunities across the UK.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • To inform the development of a zero emission heavy goods vehicle and coach infrastructure strategy.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Traffic Commissioners have set out their key objectives for 2023 to 2025.

  • Seeks views on the interaction between freight and logistics and the planning system in England.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Reviewing the role, current duties, responsibilities and staffing of the Office of the Traffic Commissioner.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This strategic plan sets out what the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will do by 2025 to keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably.

  • What the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) must do to meet the challenges of this decade.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Proposes introducing a replacement HGV levy in which carbon dioxide emissions, estimated according to the weight of the vehicle, are taken into account.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Seeking views on updating Strategic road network and the delivery of sustainable development (circular 02/2013).

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Seeks views on the requirement for UK goods vehicle operators to post declarations to carry out goods journeys within the EU, as well as the consolidation of regulations for foreign goods vehicles operating in the UK.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Seeks views on a revised general approval process, expanding its scope, and guidance for freight facility access contracts and applications.

  • Asks if we should stop the longer semi-trailer trial ahead of schedule.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government